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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,545.70, 94,595.13 and 38,332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,545.70, 94,595.13 and 38,332.29 is: 52,899.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,545.70 : 94,595.13 = 38,332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,545.70/94,595.13 = 38,332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,545.70x = 94,595.13 × 38,332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,545.70x = 3,626,047,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,047,955.75/68,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,899.72

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